‘Santo Subito!’ Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
Benedict’s death on Saturday brought to an end a decade of the former and present pope living side-by-side in the Vatican.
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January 6 officer Michael Fanone warns ‘democracy is still in danger’
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Here’s how the House speaker debacle is paralyzing the U.S. Congress
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Pope pays tribute to predecessor in massive funeral
The pope has paid tribute to his predecessor in a funeral attended by tens of thousands of mourners.
First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
Maura Healey was sworn as the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected Massachusetts governor.
Some Find Fault With Francis’ Homily for Benedict
The former pope’s supporters, who include conservatives, said Francis’ approach seemed paltry in comparison to Benedict’s homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Prisoner fighting extradition ‘bullied’ by cellmates singing Leaving on a Jet Plane
Nicholas Rossi, 35, says he is being taunted with John Denver song over his possible extradition to the USAn alleged fugitive fighting extradition to the US is seeking to be freed on bail from a Scottish jail because fellow prisoners are taunting him b…
Russia calls for 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia has called for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for the holiday weekend.
Russia’s Putin orders 36-hour weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
The order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, earlier in the day.